Jul 22 Watch 5:29 This photographer captures lighthouses threatened by climate change By Michelle San Miguel As climate change and rising sea levels put historic lighthouses in imminent danger, photographer David Zapatka has a sense of urgency to capture as many as possible. He’s published a book, “USA Stars & Lights: Portraits from the Dark,” to… Continue watching
Jul 21 Watch 7:42 Disney’s ‘Ms. Marvel’ features 1st Muslim superhero By Amna Nawaz, Alison Thoet A new Disney+ series called "Ms. Marvel" features the first Muslim superhero in the marvel cinematic universe, and is now one of the highest-rated shows of its kind. Amna Nawaz talks to the director about bringing this character to life… Continue watching
Jul 19 Watch 8:00 New initiative aims to make world of jazz more inclusive By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport When most people think about jazz greats, it's possible few faces of women and nonbinary musicians come to mind. But a new program is working to change that. Jeffrey Brown takes a look at a pipeline being developed to pump… Continue watching
Jul 19 Claes Oldenburg, artist who created massive urban sculptures, dies at 93 By Associated Press Pop artist Claes Oldenburg has died at 93. Continue reading
Jul 18 Judge reneged on promise in Polanski sexual abuse case: former prosecutor testimony By Brian Melley, Associated Press A retired Los Angeles prosecutor has said a judge privately told lawyers he would renege on a promise and imprison Roman Polanski for sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl in 1977. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 5:40 Napoleon Jones-Henderson’s new exhibit shows his unflagging spirit and artistic prowess By Maureen Barillaro and Jared Bowen, GBH Artist Napoleon Jones-Henderson has been working with textiles and other media for more than 50 years, and his spirit and artistic prowess are now on display at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston. Special correspondent Jared Bowen of GBH… Continue watching
Jul 14 Watch 8:04 Innovative Pittsburgh job center trains disadvantaged youth By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster Despite a robust job market in recent years, the career path for some, notably young people of color, is often dampened by a lack of skills needed for good jobs in today’s economy. In Pittsburgh, one group is trying to… Continue watching
Jul 14 Watch 8:04 ‘Thank You for Your Servitude’ explores the powerful Republicans who back Trump Many books have been written about Donald Trump and his presidency, but few have examined the motivations of the Republicans who initially were wary of him, but later pledged complete loyalty. But journalist and author Mark Leibovich does just that… Continue watching
Jul 14 Watch 2:57 A Brief But Spectacular take on living like we’re dying By Elizabeth Burton, Melissa Williams Alua Arthur is what is called a "death doula," one who helps people at the end of their lives. As the founder of Going With Grace, Arthur guides individuals and families and reframes the conversation to help people think about… Continue watching
Jul 14 New Van Gogh self-portrait discovered hidden under another painting By Associated Press A previously unknown self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh has been discovered behind another of the artist’s paintings. The National Galleries of Scotland said Thursday it was discovered on the back of Van Gogh’s “Head of a Peasant Woman” when experts… Continue reading